Junior Accounts Payable Specialist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

General

• Assist with the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices.
• Verify that invoices comply with company policies and proper documentation requirements.
• Support the matching of invoices to Purchase Orders and Goods Received Notes.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor files and financial records.
• Assist with reconciling vendor statements and investigating basic discrepancies.
• Provide support in preparing payment runs and ensuring backup documentation is complete.
• Handle routine vendor queries and escalate issues to senior team members as needed.
• Contribute to month-end closing activities by preparing reconciliations and reports.
• Support audits by providing documentation and information as requested.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· Internship or prior exposure to finance/accounting (preferred but not mandatory).

· Willingness to pursue a career path in Accounts Payable/Finance.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Good organisational and time management skills.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors and colleagues.

· Basic knowledge of accounting principles (Accounts Payable focus).

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting/ERP systems is an advantage.

· Eagerness to learn and adapt to new processes.

Job Type: Full-time